But the downside is that you’ve got to take the pear juice before hitting the alcohol.

“The effect was only demonstrated if pears were consumed before alcohol consumption,” says Professor Noakes says. “There is no evidence that you can consume pears after drinking and avoid a hangover.
And remember, the very best way to not get a hangover is to not drink in the first place.”

The study is only a preliminary scoping exercise with the results still to be finalised.

However, Professor Noakes and her team hope to deliver a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on pears, pear components and relevant health measures.